Denon DCD-1700NE User manual

DCD-1700NE
SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER
Owner’s Manual
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Accessories 4
Inserting the batteries 5
Operating range of the remote control unit 5
Part names and functions 6
Front panel 6
Display 8
Rear panel 9
Remote control unit 10
Connections
Connecting an amplifier 16
Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors 17
Connecting an external control device 18
Connecting the timer device 19
Connecting the power cord 20
Playback
Basic operation 22
Turning the power on 22
Switching the power to standby 22
Switching the display’s brightness 23
Switching the pure direct mode 23
Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio CDs 24
Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs 25
Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs 25
Playing tracks in a specific order (Program playback) 27
Playing Data CDs and Data DVDs 29
Playing files 30
Using the timer play function 32
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Settings
Setting the auto standby mode 33
Tips
Tips 35
Troubleshooting 36
Power does not turn on / Power is turned off 37
Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit 38
Display on this unit shows nothing 38
No sound comes out 39
Sound is interrupted or noise occurs 39
Cannot playback Discs 40
Appendix
Playable media 41
Discs 41
Playback order of music files 43
About discs and files 44
Cautions on using media 45
Loading discs 45
How to handle media 46
Cleaning discs 46
Explanation of terms 47
Specifications 50
Index 53
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Thank you for purchasing this Denon product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product.
After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference.
Accessories
Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Cautions on Using Batteries
Safety Instructions
Quick Start Guide Power cord
Remote control unit
(RC-1249)
2× R03/AAA batteries Audio cable
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Inserting the batteries
1Remove the rear lid in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
2Insert two batteries correctly into the battery
compartment as indicated.
Batteries
3Put the rear cover back on.
NOTE
0When inserting the batteries, be sure to do so in the proper direction, following the
q and w marks in the battery compartment.
0To prevent damage or leakage of battery fluid:
0Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
0Do not use two different types of batteries.
0Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long
periods.
0If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of the battery
compartment and insert new batteries.
Operating range of the remote control
unit
Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor when operating it.
Approx. 7 m
30°
30°
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Part names and functions
Front panel
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For details, see the next page.
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APower X button
This turns the power on/off. (v p. 22)
BPower indicator
This is lit as follows according to the power status:
0Power on : Green
0Standby : Off
0Power off : Off
CDISC LAYER button
This switches the Super Audio CD layer. (v p. 24)
DPURE DIRECT button
This switches the pure direct mode. (v p. 23)
EDisc tray
Used to insert a disc.
FPlay/Pause button (1/3)
Plays the track/Pauses the track.
GStop button (2)
Stops playback.
HReverse-skip button (8)
Returns to the start of the currently playing track.
IForward-skip button (9)
Plays the next track.
JRemote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
KDisplay
Various information is displayed here. (v p. 8)
LDisc tray open/close button (5)
Used to open/close the disc tray.
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Display
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ADisc media indicators
Displays the type of disc that is being played back.
BTrack number indicator
Lights up when displaying the track number.
CDownmix indicator (D.MIX)
This light turns on when a multi-channel area of a Super Audio CD is
played.
DProgram indicator (PROG)
Lights up during program playback.
ERandom indicator (RAND)
Lights during random playback.
FTime display indicators
TOTAL REM : Lights up when displaying the remaining time in all-track
playback.
SING REM : Lights up when displaying the remaining time in
singletrack playback.
GPlayback mode indicators
1 : Lights up during playback.
3 : Lights up during pause.
HRepeat mode indicator
Lights to match the repeat mode settings.
IInformation display
Displays various information or playback elapsed time and so on of the
disc.
JPlayback format indicators
Lights up while an WAV/MP3/WMA file is being played back.
KPlayback signal channel indicators
The respective indicator will light corresponding to the output signal.
L : Front left
R : Front right
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Rear panel
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AAUDIO OUT connectors
Used to connect devices equipped with analog audio inputs connectors
or an external amplifier. (v p. 16)
BDIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors (OPTICAL/COAXIAL)
Used to connect an amplifier or D/A converter that has a digital input
connectors. (v p. 17)
CIR CONTROL connectors
Used to connect infrared receivers/transmitters in order to operate this
unit and external devices. (v p. 18)
DAC inlet (AC IN)
Used to connect the power cord. (v p. 20)
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Remote control unit
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The remote control provided with this unit can control a Denon amplifier
and network audio player.
0“Amplifier operations” (v p. 13)
0“Network audio player operations” (v p. 14)
oOperating this unit
ARemote control signal transmitter
This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 5)
BPower (POWER X) button
This turns the power on/off (standby). (v p. 22)
CRemote mode select button (REMOTE MODE CD)
This switches the remote control operating mode to CD.
DSystem buttons
These perform playback related operations.
0Play/Pause button (1/3)
Plays the track/Pauses the track.
0Forward-skip button (9)
Press this button during playback to play the next track.
(Press and hold) Fast-forward the track.
0Reverse-skip button (8)
Press this button during playback to restart the current track or play
the previous track.
(Press and hold) Fast-reverse the track.
0Stop button (2)
Press this button to stop during playback.
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EPROGRAM button
This sets program playback. (v p. 27)
FCursor buttons (uio p)
These select items.
GNumber buttons (0 – 9, +10)
These enter numbers into the unit.
HRANDOM button
Switches the random playback.
IREPEAT button
Switches to the repeat playback.
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JInformation button (INFO)
This switches the track information shown in the display during
playback.
KMODE button
0This switches the playback mode. (v p. 31)
0This switches the playback layer of a Super Audio CD.
0“Setting the top priority playback layer for Super Audio
CDs” (v p. 24)
0“Playing CDs/Super Audio CDs” (v p. 25)
LENTER button
This determines the selection.
MCLEAR button
This clears the program registration. (v p. 28)
NPURE DIRECT button
This switches the pure direct mode. (v p. 23)
ODIMMER button
This switches the brightness of the display. (v p. 23)
0You cannot use the SOURCE, BACK and SETUP buttons for the operation of this
unit.
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oAmplifier operations
A Denon amplifier can be operated.
AInput source select buttons
BANALOG MODE button
CSOURCE DIRECT button
DTV AUTO-PLAY button
EPower (AMP POWER X) button
FVOLUME buttons (df)
GMUTE button (:)
HDIMMER button
NOTE
0The remote control may not operate some products.
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oNetwork audio player operations
To operate a Denon network audio player, press the REMOTE MODE
NET button to switch the remote control to the network audio player
operation mode.
APower (POWER X) button
BRemote mode select button (REMOTE MODE NET)
CSystem buttons
DSOURCE button
EQUEUE button
FCursor buttons (uio p)
GBACK button
HNumber/letter buttons (0 – 9, +10)
IRANDOM button
JREPEAT button
KInformation button (INFO)
LOPTION (MODE) button
MENTER button
NSETUP button
OCLEAR button
PDIMMER button
0The amp can be operated with the amp operation buttons even when the remote
control mode is “NET”.
0When using it, also refer to the operating instructions of the other devices.
0The remote control may not operate some products.
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oContents
Connecting an amplifier 16
Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors 17
Connecting an external control device 18
Connecting the timer device 19
Connecting the power cord 20
NOTE
0Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
0Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in
noise.
oCables used for connections
Provide necessary cables according to the devices you want to
connect.
Audio cable
(supplied)
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Optical cable
(not supplied)
Coaxial digital cable
(not supplied)
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Connecting an amplifier
Use this connection for audio playback via an amplifier.
RL
RL
AUDIO
RL
IN
Amplifier
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Connecting to a device with digital audio input connectors
You can enjoy digital audio playback by connecting an amplifier or D/A converter that has a digital audio connector to this unit.
COAXIAL
IN
OPTICAL
IN
Amplifier /
D/A converter
NOTE
0Digital audio output stops during playback of the HD layer of Super Audio CDs, DSD files and files with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz.
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Connecting an external control device
When this unit is installed in a location where the remote control signals cannot reach (installation in a cabinet etc.), it can still be controlled by the remote
control by connecting a remote control receiver unit (sold separately).
AUX
OUT
Infrared
retransmitter
Infrared
sensor
Input Output
Device fitted with IR CONTROL IN connectors
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Connecting the timer device
This unit can perform timer play when an amplifier and timer device are connected to this unit. (“Using the timer play function” (v p. 32))
This unit
Amplifier
To household power outlet
(AC 230V, 50/60Hz)
Timer device
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Connecting the power cord
After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet.
Power cord (supplied)
To household power outlet
(AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz)
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